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The War of the Three Gods

Romans, Persians, and the Rise of Islam

by Peter Crawford ...

The War of the Three Gods is a military history of the Near and Middle East in the seventh century-with its chief focus on the reign of the Eastern Roman Emperor Heraclius (AD 610641)-a pivotal and dramatic time in world history. The Eastern Roman Empire was brought to the very brink of extinction by the Sassanid Persians before Heraclius managed to inflict a crushing defeat on the Sassanids with ... Read more

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The War of the Three Gods is a military history of the Near and Middle East in the seventh century-with its chief focus on the reign of the Eastern Roman Emperor Heraclius (AD 610641)-a pivotal and dramatic time in world history. The Eastern Roman Empire was brought to the very brink of extinction by the Sassanid Persians before Heraclius managed to inflict a crushing defeat on the Sassanids with
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Constantius II

Usurpers, Eunuchs and the Antichrist

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A compelling biography of Constantine I's heir: "Excellent analyses of a number of battles and sieges . . . a good read for anyone interested in the late Empire." — The NYMAS ReviewThe reign of Constantius II has been overshadowed by that of his titanic father, Constantine the Great, and his cousin and successor, the pagan Julian. But as Peter Crawford shows, Constantius deserves to be remembered ... Read more

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A compelling biography of Constantine I's heir: "Excellent analyses of a number of battles and sieges . . . a good read for anyone interested in the late Empire." — The NYMAS ReviewThe reign of Constantius II has been overshadowed by that of his titanic father, Constantine the Great, and his cousin and successor, the pagan Julian. But as Peter Crawford shows, Constantius deserves to be remembered
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Roman Emperor Zeno

The Perils of Power Politics in Fifth-Century Constantinople

by Peter Crawford ...

"A very useful read for anyone interested in the Later Roman Empire, the fall of the Western Empire, and the emergence of the Byzantine State." — The NYMAS ReviewPeter Crawford examines the life and career of the fifth-century Roman emperor Zeno and the various problems he faced before and during his seventeen-year rule. Despite its length, his reign has hitherto been somewhat overlooked as ... Read more

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"A very useful read for anyone interested in the Later Roman Empire, the fall of the Western Empire, and the emergence of the Byzantine State." — The NYMAS ReviewPeter Crawford examines the life and career of the fifth-century Roman emperor Zeno and the various problems he faced before and during his seventeen-year rule. Despite its length, his reign has hitherto been somewhat overlooked as
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Emperor Leo III the Isaurian

Imperial Saviour, Christian Icon Breaker?

by Peter Crawford ...

Reassesses Emperor Leo III's reign, focusing on his military, religious, and political challenges in stabilizing the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire (long since ruled from Constantinople) was in a perilous and tumultuous position in the early eighth century. Surrounded by expansionist enemies, most notably the Muslim Arab Umayyad Caliphate but also the Khazars, Slavs, Avars, Bulgars and Lombards, ... Read more

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Reassesses Emperor Leo III's reign, focusing on his military, religious, and political challenges in stabilizing the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire (long since ruled from Constantinople) was in a perilous and tumultuous position in the early eighth century. Surrounded by expansionist enemies, most notably the Muslim Arab Umayyad Caliphate but also the Khazars, Slavs, Avars, Bulgars and Lombards,
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Clyde Shipwrecks

by Peter Moir, Ian Crawford ...

Series Book 1 - Scottish Shipwrecks
The maritime history of the River Clyde is renowned throughout the world, but hidden beneath its surface is another part of its fascinating past only just being discovered. Clyde Shipwrecks records the loss of over three hundred and fifty vessels and describes the location and condition of many of the wrecks today.While written primarily for the sub-aqua diver, the book will also be of interest to ... Read more

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The maritime history of the River Clyde is renowned throughout the world, but hidden beneath its surface is another part of its fascinating past only just being discovered. Clyde Shipwrecks records the loss of over three hundred and fifty vessels and describes the location and condition of many of the wrecks today.While written primarily for the sub-aqua diver, the book will also be of interest to
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Argyll Shipwrecks

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Series Book 2 - Scottish Shipwrecks
The ancient county of Argyll has for centuries played a central role in the history of Scotland, but scattered along the hundreds of miles of rugged coastline of the region is another aspect of its fascinating past. Argyll Shipwrecks relates in varying degrees of detail, the stories of nearly four hundred shipwrecks and describes the location and condition of many of the wrecks today.While written ... Read more

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The ancient county of Argyll has for centuries played a central role in the history of Scotland, but scattered along the hundreds of miles of rugged coastline of the region is another aspect of its fascinating past. Argyll Shipwrecks relates in varying degrees of detail, the stories of nearly four hundred shipwrecks and describes the location and condition of many of the wrecks today.While written
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C in a Nutshell

The Definitive Reference

by Peter Prinz, Tony Crawford ...

The new edition of this classic O’Reilly reference provides clear, detailed explanations of every feature in the C language and runtime library, including multithreading, type-generic macros, and library functions that are new in the 2011 C standard (C11). If you want to understand the effects of an unfamiliar function, and how the standard library requires it to behave, you’ll find it here, along ... Read more

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The new edition of this classic O’Reilly reference provides clear, detailed explanations of every feature in the C language and runtime library, including multithreading, type-generic macros, and library functions that are new in the 2011 C standard (C11). If you want to understand the effects of an unfamiliar function, and how the standard library requires it to behave, you’ll find it here, along
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Justinian II

The Roman Emperor Who Lost his Nose and his Throne and Regained Both

by Peter Crawford ...

"An exceptional, well written, exhaustively researched, and detailed biography" of the controversial Roman emperor—from the author of Constantius II ( Midwest Book Review).Justinian II became Roman emperor at a time when the Empire was beset by external enemies. His forces gained success against the Arabs and Bulgars but his religious and social policies fueled internal opposition which resulted ... Read more

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"An exceptional, well written, exhaustively researched, and detailed biography" of the controversial Roman emperor—from the author of Constantius II ( Midwest Book Review).Justinian II became Roman emperor at a time when the Empire was beset by external enemies. His forces gained success against the Arabs and Bulgars but his religious and social policies fueled internal opposition which resulted
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Aspects of the Late Roman Republic, 133-44BC

Dipping into Cicero's 'Romulan Cesspool'

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This exploration reveals how the Late Roman Republic’s dramatic shifts, from Gracchus to Caesar, reshape our understanding of power, fame, and fate in ancient Rome.The period 133-44BC, bookended by the murders of Tiberius Gracchus and Julius Caesar, was one of profound political change in the Roman world. Aspects of the Late Roman Republic, 133-44BC: Dipping into Cicero’s ‘Romulan Cesspool’ ... Read more

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This exploration reveals how the Late Roman Republic’s dramatic shifts, from Gracchus to Caesar, reshape our understanding of power, fame, and fate in ancient Rome.The period 133-44BC, bookended by the murders of Tiberius Gracchus and Julius Caesar, was one of profound political change in the Roman world. Aspects of the Late Roman Republic, 133-44BC: Dipping into Cicero’s ‘Romulan Cesspool’
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The One-Day Contract

How to Add Value to Every Minute of Your Life

by Rick Pitino, Eric Crawford ...

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A life-changing guide to achieving your goals, by the 2013 NCAA champion college basketball coach and #1 New York Times bestselling author.Rick Pitino is famous as one of the most dynamic and successful basketball coaches of our time, leading the University of Louisville Cardinals to the NCAA basketball championship in 2013, and is renowned for writing the #1 New York Times bestselling success and ... Read more

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A life-changing guide to achieving your goals, by the 2013 NCAA champion college basketball coach and #1 New York Times bestselling author.Rick Pitino is famous as one of the most dynamic and successful basketball coaches of our time, leading the University of Louisville Cardinals to the NCAA basketball championship in 2013, and is renowned for writing the #1 New York Times bestselling success and
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How Not to Get Rich

The Financial Misadventures of Mark Twain

by Alan Pell Crawford ...

Narrated by Peter Berkrot ...

Unabridged

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Mark Twain's lifetime spans America's era of greatest economic growth. And Twain was an active, even giddy, participant in all the great booms and busts of his time, launching himself into one harebrained get-rich-quick scheme after another. But far from striking it rich, the man who coined the term "Gilded Age" failed with comical regularity to join the ranks of plutocrats who made this period in ... Read more

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Mark Twain's lifetime spans America's era of greatest economic growth. And Twain was an active, even giddy, participant in all the great booms and busts of his time, launching himself into one harebrained get-rich-quick scheme after another. But far from striking it rich, the man who coined the term "Gilded Age" failed with comical regularity to join the ranks of plutocrats who made this period in
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Tom's Midnight Garden

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Peter England, Una Stubbs and Crawford Logan star in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Philippa Pearce’s enchanting time-slip tale.When his brother catches measles, Tom is sent away to stay with his Aunt Gwen and Uncle Alan, and is thoroughly fed up about it. What a boring summer it’s going to be! But tedium turns to adventure when, lying in bed one night, he hears the old grandfather ... Read more

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Peter England, Una Stubbs and Crawford Logan star in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Philippa Pearce’s enchanting time-slip tale.When his brother catches measles, Tom is sent away to stay with his Aunt Gwen and Uncle Alan, and is thoroughly fed up about it. What a boring summer it’s going to be! But tedium turns to adventure when, lying in bed one night, he hears the old grandfather
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